topic Re: PATENT LEATHER HANDBAGS? in Handbags

PATENT LEATHER HANDBAGS?

Shanus — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:23:16 GMT

I’m looking at D&B bags and not sure even though they’re saying “leather”, not sure I love them.

What do you think?

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JavaQueen — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:45:21 GMT

There's something out there for everyone, I guess. I like them for spring. Would I want ten in every color? No. Perhaps if there is one marked down on sale. I don't think they hook good in all colors or silhouettes ehter.

There is a difference between cheapo Walmart "patent" and patent leather. "Patent" is faux. Think PVC. Patent leather, on the other hand, is a different thing. They do use real leather and very high end desighers also use patent leather. It's not QVC hype.

There will be women out there who say they can get it at Walmart.. So let them, I guess.

However, some of these patent leather models are made for QVC and that might give some pause--because the clearance prices are usually not ast good and quality control issues that might be associated with made-for-QVC bags.

And yes, that's a thing: I am preparing a package to send back today. Didn't use the bag really, except to examine it. I went to put stuff in and a row of stitching came out.

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Diva on The Q — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:13:52 GMT

@Shanus: D&B patent leather bags are real patent leather. Which bags are you referring to?

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:24:13 GMT

@Diva on The Q wrote:
@Shanus: D&B patent leather bags are real patent leather. Which bags are you referring to?

@Diva on The Q Hi. In my OP I said the hosts say the D&B bags are leather and that’s true. They just look a little plastic to me...maybe the shine.

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libbyannE — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:31:39 GMT

I’m not a big fan of patent leather, only because I don’t like the feel of it (jmo), but when Dooney says “patent leather,” it’s leather.

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fthunt — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:09:54 GMT

To me - patent handbags are 'formal'. Church - weddings. Not a trip to Wegman's.

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Lavenderjunkie — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:06:27 GMT

Dooney patent leather bags are leather. And I think the look is very pretty. However, from my personal experience, I don't find them durable. Patent leather can easily scratch or develop corner wear. And any chemicals will burn a hole in the coating. That means if you are somewhere and someone sprays cologne or hair spray and a single droplet lands on your bag.... you can end up with a damage to the patent leather. It's happened to me on a brand new Dooney patent leather bag while I was out to dinner..

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queendiva — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:09:18 GMT

I love my Dooneys, love their patent leather. Much better quality patent than designer bags costing many hundreds more. Agree that the patent leather bags are beautiful and best for light use.

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kittyloo — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:12:02 GMT

i looooove patent leather.

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Shawnie — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:30:20 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
To me - patent handbags are 'formal'. Church - weddings. Not a trip to Wegman's.

I used to think that because that was the way it was when i was a child. But today not so much. I have a handful of patent leather bags. Small bags for spring and summer. Last summer i carried two different Donney bags all summer. One was a mink color and the other was a bright indigo blue. At least last year they had quite a few really bright colors that did not read dress up to me.

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fthunt — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:37:39 GMT

@Shawnie Guess you're correct about smaller handbags. I wasn't thinking about those.

One for you! (wink)

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Nonametoday — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:33:01 GMT

Do you think D&B is aiming to attract the Brahmin lovers with patent. Brahmin bags are an embossed patent leather (real leather).

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Gorgf — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:43:17 GMT

I have a small D&B clutch/cross body I have enjoyed in Spring. When I was young, I recall those patent leather shoes for Easter and using Vaseline to keep the leather from cracking?

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birds30 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:15:26 GMT

just be careful i had a black leather oshrich bag next to my patent leather both dooney' and the patent bag absorbed the black color from my other bag and left black ink spot's on my bag '' i called customer service at DB nothing could be done :/

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stevieb — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:24:45 GMT

Ever since I was a child I've been fascinated with the patent look. I love that shiny appearance. As an adult I still like it and own several patent leather and patent bags. I don't carry them often, but do admire the way they look. They aren't as forgiving as more supple leathers, so have to be stored carefully. For a variety of reasons, a limited number of them is the way to go, at least for me.

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dancing 522queen — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 07:14:20 GMT

I LOVE PATENT LEATHER HANDBAGS. I have some Dooney and Bourke , a navy crossbody and a purple handbag and a black and white, all patent and they are leather. Have always loved patent leather as a child and now too. Love the quality of their patent leather I keep them all in the material bags they come with so they are protected and last longer..

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Ladybug 1218 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:56:02 GMT

I hate Patent leather handbags, don't care if they are real leather, they just look cheap.

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Biftu — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:13:41 GMT

You brought back memories for me @Gorgf. I remember putting Vaseline on my patent shoes as a little girl. Not sure why, but maybe to keep them shiny and remove finger prints. They most likely were patent vinyl and not leather.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:58:22 GMT

I generally won't buy a leather bag. I actually prefer colorful printed treated cloth bags or some man-made material.

I like faux patent leather handbags. I don't have any at the momemt but over the years, I've had quite a few of them.